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Dick Lovett Automobile Limited

02182711

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
68 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
0/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

THE COPSE FRANKLAND ROAD, SWINDON, SN5 8YW
Incorporated 23/10/1987

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2025

group

Next accounts due

30/09/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 30/06/2026

Due 14/07/2027

On track

Industry

45111
Sale of new cars and light motor vehicles
45112
Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles
45200
Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles

Officers

Mr Peter Charles Lovett

director · Since 15/01/1992

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 76

Also on 12 other boards

Mr Julian Winterburn

secretary · Since 01/04/2018

Also on 15 other boards

Mr Julian Winterburn

director · Since 01/04/2018

FINANCE DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 57

Also on 15 other boards

Mrs Rebecca Jane Maloney

director · Since 10/06/2021

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 47

Also on 9 other boards

Mr Russell John Trotman

director · Since 14/12/2021

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 60

Also on 13 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Dick Lovett Companies Limited

75–100% shares
voting-rights-75-to-100-percent-as-firm

The Copse, Frankland Road, Swindon, SN5 8YW

Reg: 01101960 · Companies House · Limited Company

Notified 10/05/2024

Mrs Rebecca Jane Maloney

75–100% shares
75–100% votes

British · England · Age 47

The Copse, Frankland Road, Swindon, SN5 8YW

Notified 18/11/2025

Former PSCs

Mr Peter Charles Lovett

Ceased 18/11/2025

Charges1 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

HANDELSBANKEN PLC

Created 01/07/2021Registered 01/07/2021
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 09/04/2002Registered 18/04/2002Satisfied 11/05/2021

CompanyRankvs 712+ SIC 45111 peers
50

Financial strength100th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees100th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityNo balance sheet data · 0/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Going concern doubt -10Outstanding charges -10
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength25/25 pts

Net worth compared to all companies in the same SIC code with published accounts. Top quartile earns the full 25 points.

Employees15/15 pts

Workforce size relative to sector peers from the most recent accounts. A larger team generally signals commercial scale.

Liquidity0/20 pts

Current assets ÷ current liabilities. A ratio above 2× earns full marks; between 1–2× scores partially; below 0.5× scores minimal points.

Longevity15/15 pts

One point per year of operation since incorporation, capped at 15. Older companies have a proven track record.

Filing compliance15/15 pts

Full 15 points when both annual accounts and confirmation statement are filed on time. Points are deducted for each overdue filing.

Risk deductions

Going concern doubt: -10 pts

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

Maximum score is 100. Deductions apply for insolvency history, outstanding charges, going concern doubt, or disqualified officers.

Going Concern Doubt

identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the group's and parent company's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue. Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the directors with respect to going concer

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/12/2025

Net Worth

£62.3M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£16.2M

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£6k

Working capital

Current Assets

Current Liabilities

£121.5M

Fixed Assets

£14.7M

Debtors

£29.8M

Cost of Sales

£735.8M

Admin Expenses

£30.2M

Profit After Tax

£8.4M

998avg. employees+993

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£1.9M
Dividends paid-£16.0M

People Costs

Wages & salaries£39.7M

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£0
Assets less current liabilities£9.8M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearImplied Profit
2025+£52.3M
2024+£0

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.